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Teacher Appreciation: The Eyes That Care

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Prayer Vigil at Sun Valley Bi-Rite Market

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Ms. Rowe Row Row Back to Class

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Teacher Appreciation: Calculating Goals

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More Than Weights: Inspiration to Be Our Best

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Classrooms to Careers: The Role of CIS Educators

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Teacher Appreciation: The Press on Preston

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Teacher Appreciation: The Fabulous Fierro

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Teacher Appreciation: From Athletic Trainer to Educator!

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Teacher Appreciation: The Celebrity of Our School

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Teacher Appreciation: From Sidelines to Real Life

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Teacher Appreciation: Hope with Hennagan

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Teacher Appreciation: The Memorable Martin

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Teacher Appreciation: The Wise Warren

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Sun Valley CAB Meeting, May 4, 2026

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2026 Election: Meet the Candidates

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Meet the Candidates: Katherine Yriarte

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Sun Valley Welcomes Reno City Guide

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SV Birthday Planning Group Forming

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Sun Valley Food Truck Series (Coming Soon)

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Sun Valley CAB Meeting, April 6, 2026

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Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2026

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Preview Washoe County’s New Voting Machines

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Sun Valley’s Abandoned Properties Issue

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Free RTC Bus Rides on St. Patrick’s Day

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2026 Election Info for Sun Valley, Nevada

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Jeremy Renner Visits Sun Valley Fire Dept

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Sun Valley CAB Meeting, March 2, 2026

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Sun Valley is Center Stage at RTC Board Meeting

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6 Inches of Snow Covers Sun Valley Overnight

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New Boots on the Ground in Sun Valley

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2026 SV Cal Ripken Baseball Event Calendar

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Sun Valley’s Pet Overpopulation Problem

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What Air Pollution Does to the Human Body

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Free Spay/Neuter for Sun Valley Cats & Kittens

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The Realities of Our Rapidly Changing Immigration Landscape

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Sun Valley CAB Meeting, February 2, 2026

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WCSO Partners in Speed Enforcement Campaign

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Illegal Tire Dumper Caught & Arrested

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The Future of Mendoza’s

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Minds and Motion Beyond the Classroom

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42

Weekend Plan: Try Sun Valley Community Park!

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Sun Valley CAB Meeting, January 5, 2026

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Who were the 3 wise men who visited Jesus?

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Rolling Through The Biggest Little Skatepark

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Wells Fargo: Episode II – Return of the ATM

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Sun Valley RTC Neighborhood Network Plan

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Sun Valley Fire Engine Parade & Toy Drive

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Free RTC Bus Rides on Veterans Day

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When a Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough

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51

SNAP Benefits Pause: How Northern Nevada and Tahoe Communities Can Help

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Free Pancake Breakfast for Veterans

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What is one thing you NEED but cannot afford?

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SV Community Preparedness Day

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Sun Valley Immigration Workshop

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Impalas Car Club Show for Awareness

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Sun Valley’s Bible Verse: An Analysis

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KUNR Vehicle Donation Program

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New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

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60

Is Sun Valley Considered a Food Desert?

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Tickets available for UNR Balloon Race Raffle

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Recent Changes in Sun Valley, NV

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Coronary Calcium Scan: Know Your Heart Attack Risk

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Hug HS Hosts Varsity Volleyball Invitational

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Back to School Supplies Giveaway is a Huge Success!

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Radon: Silent but Deadly Gas

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Pet of the Week: Spotamus

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Sun Valley Back To School Giveaway 2025

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Hope On The Horizon

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Family Health Festival

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Pet of the Week: Ferdinand

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Sun Valley Scolari’s Store Closing – NOW CLOSED

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Van Fire Threatening Northern Sun Valley

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Pet of the Week: Chloe

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Lost Chocolate Lab + Reward

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Happy Independence Day 2025

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The Case of the Disappearing ATM

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Pet of the Week: Sosa

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Sun Valley Shopping Center Gets New Sign

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Happy Juneteenth 2025!

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A Heartfelt Hug for Every Father

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Fire: Parts of Sun Valley Being Evacuated

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Youth Ride Free on RTC

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Missing Dog: Fat Boy

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Class of 2025 High School Graduation Ceremonies

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Sun Valley ‘Dive Into Summer’ Event 2025

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Highland Ranch Community Garage Sale 2025

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Rollins Stallworth: A Hug High School Legend

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Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2025

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Pyramid/Highland Ranch Intersection Improvements

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Pet of the Week: Gustavo

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Happy Mother’s Day 2025!

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Sun Valley Uplifting Stories

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Final Countdown for Hug Class of 2025 Seniors

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Community Field Day: You Are Invited!

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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Reno, Sparks, and Sun Valley, Nevada

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April 22nd: Earth Day, in a Nutshell

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Rainbow Umbrellas

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How to Report Abandoned Vehicles

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Welcome to Sun Valley Insider

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Is Rapunzel Entangled with Rampion Way?

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About Lizard Peak Disc Golf Course

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Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Youth Baseball 2025 Calendar

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Sun Valley Blvd or Sun Valley Dr?

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What is the Speed Limit on Sun Valley Blvd?

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May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Teacher Appreciation: The Eyes That Care

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Prayer Vigil at Sun Valley Bi-Rite Market

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Ms. Rowe Row Row Back to Class

RAQUEL P - Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2026

hello when are they having another event drop off. my husband went to drop off 2 tires, and they did not accept them.

Richard B. - Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2026

FYI, SVGID is offering free e-waste disposal during the entire month of April. Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18NiczRErR/

Richard B. - Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2026

They had to end when the dumpsters and trucks were completely full, unfortunately. There is limited space and people were lining up early at 8 a.m., and it did fill up quickly.

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AI-generated Easter egg hunt scene
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Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2026

Richard BarnetMarch 23, 2026March 26, 202601 mins

Bring the kids out to Sun Valley Community Park (at the soccer field) this Saturday, March 28th for the annual Sun Valley, NV Easter egg hunt.

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Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-of-two-baseball-players-209913/
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2026 SV Cal Ripken Baseball Event Calendar

Richard BarnetFebruary 10, 2026March 6, 202603 mins

It’s nearly time for Cal Ripken youth baseball again, and in Sun Valley, we are lucky to have two great locations: Gepford Park & Sun Valley Community Park.

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Sun Valley Community Park hosts various events throughout the year.
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Weekend Plan: Try Sun Valley Community Park!

Zoe SheltonJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 202603 mins

The park serves Sun Valley residents with events, soccer & baseball leagues, a neighborhood center w/ senior programs, churches, and the swimming pool.

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The skatepark at Sun Valley Community Park in Sun Valley, NV.
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Rolling Through The Biggest Little Skatepark

Tyzhiree NeelyDecember 15, 2025December 28, 202508 mins

The skatepark is the popular spot for Sun Valley skateboarders from beginners to more experienced skaters looking for a solid concrete bowl or rails to hit.

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Sun Valley Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair
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Sun Valley Senior Center Craft Fair

Richard BarnetNovember 5, 2025November 5, 202501 mins

Holiday Craft Fair benefitting the Sun Valley Senior Center. Free admission, everyone is welcome!

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Free Pancake Breakfast for Veterans

Richard BarnetOctober 28, 2025October 28, 202511 mins

SVGID and Washoe County are hosting a free pancake appreciation breakfast to honor U.S. military service members.

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Sun Valley Resource & Health Fair, October 2025
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Sun Valley Resource & Health Fair

Richard BarnetOctober 17, 2025October 18, 202501 mins

There will be a resource and health fair in Sun Valley, NV on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Sun Valley Community Park (115 W 6th Ave), from 9 AM to Noon.

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SV Community Preparedness Day

Richard BarnetSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 202511 mins

This event will empower Sun Valley residents with knowledge, tools, and resources to prepare for emergencies, wildfire evacuations, and disasters.

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Impalas Car Club Show for Awareness
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Impalas Car Club Show for Awareness

Richard BarnetSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 202502 mins

The 2nd Annual Show for Awareness is happening tomorrow, September 20, 2025 at Sun Valley Community Park, in Sun Valley, NV from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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New 3-person drinking fountain at Gepford Park in Sun Valley, Nevada. Donated by the Haws Corporation of Sparks, Nevada.
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New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

Richard BarnetAugust 28, 2025December 28, 202513 mins

Brad Baeckel, Public Works Director for SVGID, announced the donation and installation of the new fountain during the August 14th SVGID board meeting.

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Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2026

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2026 SV Cal Ripken Baseball Event Calendar

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Weekend Plan: Try Sun Valley Community Park!

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Rolling Through The Biggest Little Skatepark

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Sun Valley Senior Center Craft Fair

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Free Pancake Breakfast for Veterans

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Sun Valley Resource & Health Fair

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Impalas Car Club Show for Awareness

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Sun Valley ‘Dive Into Summer’ Event 2025

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Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2025

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Do You Know Sun Valley? Part 2.

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Do You Know Sun Valley?

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Who were the 3 wise men who visited Jesus?

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Memorial Day Activities 2025

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Rollins Stallworth: A Hug High School Legend

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The Washoe Tribe History with Sun Valley

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Who is Hug High School Named For?

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